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Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall

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Marc Chagall was a 20th century Russian modern artist (1887-1985) // #artbots by @nuwaves_inc , @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social

Marc Chagall was a Russian and French artist. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints. .. more

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Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 27m

Dancing Birch Tree. Sketch for the choreographer for Scene III of the ballet Aleko http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85063

Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest (by exchange)

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3h

King David https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/king-david-1974

In Marc Chagall's artwork titled "King David," a crowned figure plays the harp amidst an ethereal landscape, reflective of Chagall's signature dreamlike style. Above, an angel hovers, adding a spiritual dimension to the scene, characteristic of Chagall's exploration of biblical and folkloric themes.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 5h

Mirror https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/mirror-1915

Marc Chagall's "Mirror" presents an enigmatic composition featuring a stylized oil lamp, playfully reflected and bordered by elaborate patterns. Chagall’s use of rich textures and subtle color contrasts exemplifies his interest in combining surreal elements with everyday objects, which is a hallmark of his unique artistic vocabulary.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 18h

The birds https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/the-birds-1957

"The Birds" by Marc Chagall features dreamlike imagery with a blend of human, animal, and natural elements, characteristic of his ethereal and abstract style. The artwork combines flowing lines and forms, evoking a sense of harmony and whimsy that is often seen in Chagall's exploration of folklore and love.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 21h

Musicians on a green background https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/musicians-on-a-green-background-1964

Musicians on a green background

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 23h

Saint-Paul de Vance at Sunset https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/saint-paul-de-vance-at-sunset-1977

Marc Chagall's "Saint-Paul de Vence at Sunset" captures a dreamlike scene with figures bathed in vibrant hues against a backdrop of the village at dusk. The painting's ethereal quality reflects Chagall's signature use of color and fantastical elements, blending reality and imagination.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 1d

Farewell https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/farewell-1985

This sketched artwork, titled "Farewell," showcases Marc Chagall’s signature whimsical style with loosely drawn figures tethered by delicate lines. It conveys a sense of nostalgia and introspective contemplation, characteristic of Chagall’s exploration of love and longing.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 1d

Man with Hen (L'Homme à la poule) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/66857

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Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 1d

Abraham Weeping for Sarah (Genesis, XIII, 1) https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/abraham-weeping-for-sarah-genesis-xiii-1-1956

Marc Chagall's "Abraham Weeping for Sarah" poignantly depicts the biblical figure Abraham in deep mourning, using dark, expressive etching to convey the weight of his grief. The artwork captures the moment with profound emotional intensity, highlighting Chagall's unique ability to blend spiritual narratives with personal anguish.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 1d

Self-Portrait with Goat (Auto-portrait avec chèvre) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/64743

Larry Aldrich Fund

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 1d

Song of Songs IV https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/song-of-songs-iv-1958-5

Marc Chagall’s “Song of Songs IV” beautifully intertwines the mystical and romantic, depicting an ethereal scene of a winged being carrying a figure over a dreamlike landscape. Reflecting Chagall’s signature use of vibrant color and fantasy, the artwork captures themes of love and spirituality through its fluid forms and whimsical composition.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 2d

A Fantasy of St. Petersburg. Study for backdrop for Scene IV of the ballet Aleko http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85005

Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest (by exchange)

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 2d

Song of Songs III https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/song-of-songs-iii-1960-7

"Song of Songs III" by Marc Chagall features dreamlike imagery set against a predominately pink background, portraying floating figures, animals, and a whimsical townscape. Chagall's characteristic blend of fantasy and vibrant color hints at themes of love and spirituality, drawing inspiration from biblical texts and his own Jewish heritage.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 2d

Song of Songs III https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/song-of-songs-iii-1960-3

"Song of Songs III" by Marc Chagall is a dreamy, abstract composition, richly imbued with vibrant yellows, blues, and reds reflecting the artist's fascination with spirituality and love. The faint outlines and whimsical forms capture a sense of poetic transcendence, reminiscent of Chagall's unique blend of cubism and symbolism.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 2d

So she came down from the tree... https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/so-she-came-down-from-the-tree-1948

So she came down from the tree...

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 2d

Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/untitled-1959

This piece from Marc Chagall is a vibrant illustration accompanying a page from the art journal Verve, created in 1959. The artwork features a figure in a flowing red garment holding flowers, set against handwritten notes and Chagall's signature, reflecting a fusion of expressive line work and personal reflection typical of his style.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3d

Lovers' sky https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/lovers-sky-1957

"Lovers' Sky" by Marc Chagall is a mesmerizing piece that encapsulates themes of romance and dreamlike fantasy, characteristic of Chagall's style. The artwork features a tender embrace beneath a swirling celestial landscape, blending elements of reality and imagination in an ethereal narrative.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3d

Song of Songs III https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/song-of-songs-iii-1960-4

Marc Chagall's "Song of Songs III" is a vibrant, dreamlike painting that depicts spiritual and romantic themes, drawing inspiration from the biblical book of Song of Songs. Rich with Chagall's signature use of bold colors and symbolic imagery, the work blends the mystic interplay between nature, love, and divine beauty.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3d

Self-Portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/self-portrait-1960

This vibrant self-portrait by Marc Chagall features abstract elements and dreamlike imagery, characteristic of his unique style that merges fantasy with reality. Bold colors and imaginative forms reflect Chagall's fascination with expressionism and symbolism, evoking a sense of whimsy and introspection.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3d

King Solomon with harp https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/king-solomon-with-harp-1965

King Solomon with harp

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 3d

Study to "Exodus" https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/study-to-exodus-6

This sketch by Marc Chagall, titled "Study to 'Exodus'," exemplifies his characteristic fluid and whimsical line work, capturing a sense of movement and emotion. It reflects his deep engagement with biblical themes, a recurring influence throughout his artistic career.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 4d

Study to "Song of Songs V" https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/study-to-song-of-songs-v

This artwork, a study for "Song of Songs V" by Marc Chagall, features dreamlike imagery with soft, whimsical figures set against a vivid pink background. The piece reflects Chagall's distinctive use of color and poetic symbolism, evoking themes of love and spirituality.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 4d

Small Drawing Room https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/small-drawing-room-1908

Small Drawing Room

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 4d

Joseph, a shepherd https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/joseph-a-shepherd-1931

In Marc Chagall's "Joseph, a Shepherd," a figure stands prominently with a staff, dressed in a rustic garment and accompanied by a goat, evoking a sense of pastoral tranquility. The painting reflects Chagall's characteristic dreamlike style and vibrant use of color, capturing an ethereal connection between the shepherd and his surroundings.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 4d

Drawing by Marc Chagall for Vladimir Mayakovsky's 70th birthday https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/drawing-by-marc-chagall-for-vladimir-mayakovsky-s-70th-birthday-1963-2

Marc Chagall's artwork, created for Vladimir Mayakovsky's 70th birthday, blends surreal imagery with symbolic elements reflective of Mayakovsky's poetic influence. The drawing features Chagall's characteristic dreamlike figures and rich use of color, embodying the fusion of whimsical imagination and tribute.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 4d

Moses with the Burning Bush https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/moses-with-the-burning-bush-3

Marc Chagall's "Moses with the Burning Bush" depicts the biblical scene with his signature dreamlike and abstract style, blending vibrant blues and fiery yellows to convey the mystical encounter. The surreal atmosphere highlights Chagall's unique use of color and line, reflecting his deep roots in Jewish tradition and expressionist artistry.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 5d

Self Portrait with Grimace http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67711

Gift of the artist

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 5d

Paradise https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/paradise-1961-5

Paradise

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 5d

Rest https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/rest-1975

Marc Chagall's "Rest" features a dreamlike scene where a reclining nude figure is enveloped in vibrant reds, while a shepherd-like figure and a donkey hover above in cooler tones. The painting encapsulates Chagall's signature fantastical imagery, blending elements of folk art and symbolism.

Marc Chagall @marc-chagall.bsky.social · 5d

The Feast of the Tabernacles https://www.wikiart.org/en/marc-chagall/the-feast-of-the-tabernacles-1916

Marc Chagall's "The Feast of the Tabernacles" (1916) vividly captures the Jewish festival with a richly colored depiction of a family gathered in a temporary hut, or sukkah. The scene blends Chagall's signature dreamlike style with elements of folk tradition, highlighting the artist's deep connection to his cultural heritage.